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Predicted Arsenal XI @ Sunderland

4-2-3-110 predictions
Raya
White
Gabriel
Konsa
Calafiori
Rice
Zubimendi
Saka
Ødegaard
Eze
Havertz

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Arsenal predicted lineup vs SunderlandEARLY CROWD

Arsenal are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 away at Sunderland in the EPL: David Raya in goal, a back four of B. White, Gabriel Magalhães, E. Konsa and R. Calafiori, and K. Havertz leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 10 predictions, so it is not settled yet.

  1. GKDavid Raya
  2. RBB. White
  3. CBGabriel Magalhães
  4. CBE. Konsa
  5. LBR. Calafiori
  6. CDMD. Rice
  7. CDMMartín Zubimendi
  8. CAMB. Saka
  9. CAMM. Ødegaard
  10. CAME. Eze
  11. STK. Havertz

Team news

  • 2 changes vs the last Arsenal lineup: Zubimendi and Eze in, M. Lewis-Skelly and C. Tzolis out.

Early crowd pick from 10 fan predictions, too few to call it settled. This is not a confirmed team sheet: official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Crowd vs OracleTwo predicted XIs. Only the team sheet is confirmed.
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Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 3 graded. One draw.

Starters named · of 11CrowdOracle
  • Chelsea (H)Sun 6 Sept · 25 XIs910
  • Aston Villa (A)Mon 31 Aug · 30 XIs1111
  • Coventry (H)Fri 21 Aug · 124 XIs84

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What is Arsenal's predicted lineup?
Arsenal are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 away at Sunderland in the EPL: David Raya in goal, a back four of B. White, Gabriel Magalhães, E. Konsa and R. Calafiori, and K. Havertz leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 10 predictions, so it is not settled yet. Full XI (4-2-3-1): David Raya, B. White, Gabriel Magalhães, E. Konsa, R. Calafiori, D. Rice, Martín Zubimendi, B. Saka, M. Ødegaard, E. Eze, K. Havertz.
Who started Arsenal's last match?
Arsenal's starting XI on 6 Sept 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): David Raya, B. White, E. Konsa, Gabriel Magalhães, R. Calafiori, D. Rice, M. Lewis-Skelly, B. Saka, M. Ødegaard, C. Tzolis, K. Havertz.
What was Arsenal's last result?
Arsenal beat Chelsea 2–1 on 6 Sept 2026.
When did Arsenal last win?
Arsenal last won on 6 Sept 2026, beating Chelsea 2–1.
Who takes penalties for Arsenal?
B. Saka is Arsenal's first choice penalty taker, with V. Gyökeres next in line. Saka scored a penalty in the 2025/26 season.
Who has made the most starts for Arsenal this season?
K. Havertz leads with 4 starts for Arsenal across all competitions this season.
What formation does Arsenal use most often?
Arsenal have used a 4-2-3-1 in 3 of their 4 matches this season.
Which Arsenal goalkeeper has started the most this season?
D. Raya has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Arsenal this season, starting 4 matches.
Which Arsenal defender has started the most this season?
B. White has made the most starts as defender for Arsenal this season, starting 4 matches.
Which Arsenal midfielder has started the most this season?
M. Odegaard has made the most starts as midfielder for Arsenal this season, starting 4 matches.
Which Arsenal forward has started the most this season?
K. Havertz has made the most starts as forward for Arsenal this season, starting 4 matches.
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